Hello GEB,
Below you will find all of the details for this week (12/09/19-12/14/19). Remember to always check richardsonband.org for the most updated schedule.
The second spring trip payment ($200) was due this past Monday, December 2nd. If you have not turned it in, please do so ASAP.
As a friendly reminder, now that we have transitioned into concert season, please direct emails to the student’s primary director if information is pertaining to a specific ensemble.
Jesus Marquez – Wind Symphony (jesus.marquez@risd.org)
David Schmuck – Symphonic Winds (david.schmuck@risd.org)
Ryan Reyna – Symphonic Band (ryan.reyna@risd.org)
Mark McKinney – Concert Band (mark.mckinney@risd.org)
Roland Muzquiz – Percussion (roland.muzquiz@risd.org)
Ashley Maldonado – Color Guard (guard@richardson.org)
TMEA Region 3 High School All-Region Phase II Auditions 12/09/19
Thank you to all who participated today in the Region 3 High School All-Region Phase 1 Auditions. If you were selected to advance, Phase 2 will be held at Berkner High School again on Monday, December 9th. Sign-in time will be at 5:00 PM for all students. Please bring $5 for the AREA fee, should you advance. Report to the contest office before leaving the building. PRACTICE OPPOSITE CUTS FROM THAT OF PHASE I!
The clarinets will be divided into 3 rooms, with 3 separate judging panels. Students will rotate rooms.
Orchestra: Following the completion of Phase 2, students who play orchestral instruments must report back to the audition room within 20 minutes. The monitor will go over All-Region Orchestra assignments. Once Orchestra seats have been filled, will be dismissed and final results will be tallied/posted. Applicable instruments include: piccolo, flute, oboe, english horn, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, tuba and percussion. The All-Region Orchestra Clinic and Concert (if applicable) will be on December 13th and 14th.
*as a reminder, all WS students are to be ready to rehearse at 9:00 AM on Monday, rather than 8:20 AM. On Tuesday, however, we will start at 8:20 AM as usual.
Students advancing to Phase II (alphabetical/instrument order):
Jennifer Casados – Flute
Jamie Nagele – Flute
Lindsey Rodriguez – Flute
Andrea Ruiz – Flute
Lexie Wolff – Flute
Hannah Byers – Oboe
Haley Murray – Oboe
Ben Sykora – Oboe
Abdullah Al-Hasoon – Clarinet
Ben DiGennaro – Clarinet
Tsion Emeru – Clarinet
Nathaniel Fernandez – Clarinet
Mia Simmons – Clarinet
Leah Torres – Bass Clarinet
Amin Norris – Alto Sax
Allison Scott – Alto Sax
Anita Renaud – Alto Sax
Shea Nolan – Tenor Sax
Matthew Hock – Bari Sax
Will Zhao – Bari Sax
Jeffrey Arnold – Trumpet
Shelby Breda – Trumpet
Jake Johnson – Trumpet
Jayda Foster – French Horn
Lucas Truly – French Horn
Reghan Barnett – Euphonium
Josh Holsenbeck – Euphonium
Jonathan Kirchem – Tenor Trombone
Micah Pressler – Tenor Trombone
Mitchell Parks – Tuba
Eugene Kinjanjui – Percussion
Alexis Lopez – Percussion
Hendon Pollard – Percussion
Timothy Verriere – Percussion
David Wiseman – Percussion
Students who have placed in an ensemble:
Juliana Larimer – Piccolo
Lily Schaefer – Eb Clarinet (AREA)
Nate Campbell – English Horn
Dress Rehearsals
12/10 – Symphonic Winds (4:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
12/10 – Symphonic Band (4:30 PM – 6:00 PM)
12/10 – Concert Band (4:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
RABC Board Meeting 12/10/19
Parents – our next board meeting is on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30 PM.
Winter Concert 12/11/19
All family and friends are invited to our first concert of the year! Concert begins at 8:00 PM. The ensemble director will communicate call-time for students.
Two grades will be taken at the concert:
Participation grade – in order to receive full credit, students must:
• Be on time for call in the band hall with ALL materials (including concert attire). NO PHONES DURING PERFORMANCES
• Strike the stage and sign-out once the concert has concluded
AND
Performance grade – in order to receive full credit, students must:
• Maintain a sense of professionalism from beginning to end
• Perform to the best of your ability
As a reminder, concert attire is as follows:
Gentlemen: black tux shoes, black socks, tux pants, white tux shirt, black bow tie, black cummerbund, black tux jacket, clean shaven
Ladies: black concert dress shoes, black pantyhose/tights, black concert dress, n0 jewelry, hair back (ponytail)
Parents – Concert location is the Richardson High School Auditorium. Please come in through the glass auditorium doors, which face Belt Line Rd. The door on the west side (Dogwood Dr.) of the school will be opened for handicap access. Our wonderful parent volunteers will be ushering this evening. Please understand that they are monitoring access into the auditorium. This is important because no one should enter while a band is performing. Please silence all electronic devices, and no flash photography when taking pictures. This is a distraction to the performers onstage and can possibly be heard in the recording.
If you are a parent volunteering for ushering or stage crew, please arrive by 7:30 PM and wear all black. The West/Westwood Junior High bands will be performing prior to the Richardson High School bands. Doors to the Richardson High School Concert will be opened at 7:45 PM. Call times for the students are all different due to their performance time; please check emails sent by ensemble director for details.
There may be or may not be goodies at the concert. You are more than welcome to enjoy these delicious holiday treats before or in-between performances. Please do not take food or drinks into the auditorium – they MUST stay in the lobby. Restrooms are also located in the lobby.
The students are very excited to perform for you. Please come and support them! Directors will be available for pictures after the concert. Every student must stay for the entire concert to support their peers as well as to strike the stage, band hall and orchestra room. Students are also to change out of their concert uniforms and sign-out. With that said, parents, please plan on staying and waiting for the students about 15-20 minutes after the concert due to the logistical aspects that occur after a concert performance.
The order of performances for this evening is as follows:
? Jazz Band (foyer)
? Concert Band
? Symphonic Band
? Symphonic Winds
? Wind SymphonyWest JH/Westwood JH bands will be performing before RHS.
Musical Rehearsal
12/12 – 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
Any parents of students involved in the musical that would like to volunteer, please click link below:
Fitness Gram 12/12/19-12/13/19
It is a state requirement that any student receiving PE credit (marching band), must complete a fitness gram. On Dec. 12th and Dec. 13th students will be taking a fitness gram during their band classes, which we do every year. Students, please wear athletic clothing. Depending on the weather, we may go outside.
Honors Level Band Materials Due 12/13/19 (if applicable)
Honors Level Band papers (for those who signed-up) are due by Dec. 13th. Students must attend two professional performances or other performances approved in advance by the director each semester in the student’s respective Honors area. Documentation of these performances will include a program and a minimum two page critique of each performance. The paper must be typed 12 point, Times New Roman font, double-spaced and must reflect the writing quality, content, and construction expected of an Honors student. Students must also complete a research paper each semester on a topic approved by the director. The paper must be a minimum of six pages typed 12 point, Times New Roman font, double spaced, and include a work-cited page. A minimum of three sources is required. The paper must reflect the writing quality, content, and construction expected of an Honors student.
Upcoming Events
12/16 – 12/20 – Finals Week
12/16 – Musical Rehearsal (4:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
Thank you,
Mr. Marquez